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#NAAugust #GuestPost: 10 Things to Expect When Reading NA

IT’S HERE IT’S HERE IT’S HERE! The first day of August is here, and that means it’s time for New Adult August! #NAAugust is a month-long discussion and celebration of all things New Adult, a relatively new label for books centred around people who have left their adolescence behind but are still working out the whole “adult” thing. You can find out more about what to expect this month on Books Are My Fandom!

Because it’s the first day, I thought it would be a good idea to have a special guest share her thoughts on what to expect when reading New Adult. Please welcome CASSIE to the screen!

10 Things to Expect When Reading NA

Hello, my New Adult (NA) reading comrades. I am Cassie from Rants and Raves of a Bibliophile, and I’m so ecstatic to be kicking off New Adult August as a guest blogger on the wonderful blog, Dani Reviews Things. I have been reading New Adult literature for over three years now, and I must say that it is definitely one of my favorite guilty pleasure genres to dive into. I’m honestly no expert in New Adult, but I’ve noticed a lot of trends that many readers of New Adult can expect from the genre.

So without further ado, I present to you what to expect.

A setting fit for characters that are 18 to 25 years old, who are usually attending college.

There is immediate chemistry between the two leads. And although there is INSTANT-LOVE, the female lead wants nothing to do with the male character, and his main goal is to win her over.

The male lead is usually a “player.” He is the epitome of T-R-O-U-B-L-E! He’s cocky, athletic, arrogant, dangerous, but way overprotective.

The female lead is depicted as smart, sexy, strong, and witty. Her past comes with a lot of emotional baggage, so her story is mainly about escaping her past and living up to her own expectations.

Both leading characters are convinced that they are not currently looking for a “long-term” relationship.

New Adult contains more than heavy kissing scenes. The romance between the characters is raw, steamy, and intense.

Jealousy plays a huge component in the story.

Main form of communication in NA: sexy banter and sassy sarcasm.

There is at least one big break up or fight.

And after the long, angsty fight, they make up.

These are just a few trends that I often find in New Adult. What other expectations do you often see depicted in New Adult?

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